Chike e-kids User manual

ba
the cargobike
Operating Instructions

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1st edition, 2017, english version
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Structure of manual
A
General information p.1
B
Before the first ride p.5
C
Before every ride p.11
D
After the last ride p.15
E
Operation p.17
F
Care and Maintenance p.29
G
Appendix p.45

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Contents
A. General information 1
ba................ 1
bakids ............. 1
bacargo ............ 1
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1
Riding on public roads (Germany) . 2
Permissible loads . . . . . . . . . . 3
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
B. Before the first ride 5
Adjusting the riding position . . . . 5
Learning how to ride . . . . . . . . 6
For first owner . . . . . . . . . . . 8
C. Before every ride 11
Visual and functional checks . . . . . 11
Loading ............... 12
D. After the last ride 15
BatteryD............... 15
Frame and bicycle components D. . 15
E. Operation 17
Brakes................ 17
Tiltlock ............... 18
Gear shift JN............. 19
Gear shift D............. 19
Cabin C.............. 20
Adjusting the belt system . . . . . . 20
Buckling up of the children . . . . . 20
Closing the cabin . . . . . . . . . . 20
Load platform K.......... 21
Load distribution and securing . . . 21
Wall ................. 21
Systainer mounting system . . . . . 21
Euroboxes for frame mount . . . . . 22
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Attaching the boxes . . . . . . . . . 22
Detaching the boxes . . . . . . . . . 22
Stem................. 22
Electric drive system D....... 23
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Attach and detach the cycle computer 23
Power on the drive system . . . . . 24
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . 25
Assist level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Gear shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Walk assist mode . . . . . . . . . . 26
Traveling range . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Light system D............ 27
Light systemJN............ 27
Miscellaneous topics . . . . . . . . . 27
Fenders ............... 27
F. Care and Maintenance 29
Braking system . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Gear shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chassis................ 31
Wheels ............... 34
Cabin C.............. 34
Transport platform K....... 35
Chain ................ 35
Lighting system . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Wear parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cleaning............... 37
Pedelec variant D.......... 38
Maintenance list . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ba-pass............. 41
Inspection verification . . . . . . . . 42
G. Appendix 45
Tightening torques of certain screws 45
Technical specifications . . . . . . . 46
EC Declaration of Conformity D. . 48

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A
AGeneral information
ba
bais a cutting edge compact cargo
bike for which driving pleasure, safety
and useful features are the first priorities.
The innovative design makes optimum
use of the available space. With a length
of less than 2m and a width of only
73cm, baeasily fits on narrow cycle
paths and passes all standard doors.
Nevertheless, it oers a lot of space
for anything you want to transport. The
tilting suspension technology makes the
baextremely agile which is a great
benefit, especially in narrow down town
areas.
bakids
Whether for the daily trip to the
kindergarten, going shopping with your
children or the weekend excursion
into nature, bakids is the ideal
companion for you and your family!
Despite its small overall width of just 73
cm, ba’s seat width of 70 cm oers
enough space for two larger children
without having to fight for every inch.
The cabin made of Cordura fabric
protects in any weather. Through the
large windows your children have a great
panoramic view. And through the small
window in the roof, you always have
them in view. The five-point belts oer
maximum safety and can be used flexibly
for a child in the middle or two children
next to each other.
bacargo
Whether for business needs or private
use, bacargo carries you and
your goods quickly to any destination.
Without a car. And also the annoying
search for parking space is avoided.
Despite its compact outer dimensions,
bahas a large loading capacity.
With a length of 90 cm and a width of
72 cm, the transport platform oers
plenty of space for everything you can
imagine to transport. Embedded into
the platform, airline rails serve as a fixing
point for straps to easily and securely fix
your freight. With the help of optional
walls the transport platform is quickly
transformed into a transport box with a
height of 35 cm and a loading capacity of
about 200 litres.
Thanks to its modular design, you can
easily convert your baat a later
time. Whether from kids to cargo or
vice versa, chike adapts to your changing
life situation.
About this manual
The present operating instructions
ensures, that you are able to handle your
bain a safe way. It was created with
the utmost care and handles all relevant
topics. Be sure that you also received
a copy of the more specific instruction

21German road trac regulations
A
manuals for brakes, shifters and drive
system released by the respective
component manufacturers. Please
also carefully read these additional
manuals as they explain the operation
and maintenance of the respective
components in detail.
If there are any further questions after
reading this manual or there is an issue
that is not covered in this manual, please
feel free to contact your local dealer
where you purchased your ba.
Please note the following points:
Read these operating instructions
carefully before using your bafor
the first time. Due to the innovative
technology of ba, even experienced
bicycle enthusiasts will find important
new information in this manual.
Dierent sections of this manual
are specific to certain model variants of
ba. These sections are marked as
follows:
D: Pedelec version only
JN: Non-electrical version only
C: Kids version only
K: Cargo version only
It is sucient to only read the sections
relevant to your variant.
Keep these operating instructions
in a safe place in order to have them at
hand if needed.
Provide these operating instructions
to every user of your ba.
Use section Inspection verification on
page 42 to document the services carried
out.
If you resell your ba, please
include these operating instructions.
For damages which occur because
these operating instructions were not
respected, chike GmbH & Co.KG will not
assume liability.
The latest version of this manual
can be found on the Internet at
http://chike.de in the download area.
In order to quickly identify important
information and potential dangers, these
are labeled in the text as follows:
This symbol highlights a
useful hint that to profit
even more from your
ba.
This symbol marks a
warning. Ignoring this
warning may damage your
baor may cause minor injuries.
This symbol describes
a danger. Ignoring this
instruction can result in
severe damage to your baand
serious injury or death to the driver
and passengers.
Riding on public roads
(Germany)
While the pedelec variant is equipped
with a permanently mounted StVZO1-
compliant lighting system powered by
the motor battery, the non-motorized
version is delivered without a lighting
system. To be allowed to use your non-
motorized baon public roads even

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1each right and left 2depending on features
A
General information
in the dark, you have to equip it with
a lighting system. We recommend a
battery powered headlamp and a battery
powered tail light. Your dealer, where
you bought your ba, will be pleased
to help you in this regard.
The electrically assisted version of
your baconforms to the European
pedelec norm EN 15194 (average
engine power <250W, maximum
assistance speed 25 km / h) and may
therefore be used like a normal bicycle
without insurance, driving license in
countries belonging to the EU (EU
directive 2002/24/EC). It may be
ridden on public roads according to
the trac rules applicable to bicycles.
Nevertheless please check, whether
there are additional restrictions applying
to your specific country. Your ba
dealer will assist you in this regard
Even if it is not obligatory
to wear a helmet, we
nevertheless recommend
that you always wear a helmet for
your own safety when riding your
ba.
Permissible loads
Your bais designed for the following
maximum payloads:
maximum total weight 200kg
Payload cabin C60kg
Payload transport box K80kg
maximum rider weight 100kg
Payload Euro box 12kg1
tare weight from 30kg2
Please note that if permitted payload
and permitted driver weight are maxed
out, the permissible total weight would
be exceeded. Such a loading scenario is
therefore not allowed!
Exceeding the permitted
payloads can damage
your baand cause
serious accidents. In addition to the
individual load limits, always respect
the permissible total weight!
Intended Use
bacargo bikes are designed for use
on roads or paved roads. Driving on
rough terrain, driving on stairs or driving
over high curbs can cause severe damage
to your ba.
In the kids version, your bais
designed to carry a maximum of two
children.
Make sure that the transported children
or loads are always properly secured.
In particular, make sure that your
children do not come into contact with
moving parts of your bawhile riding.
Never leave your children unattended in
your bakids.
The seating system of your bakids
is suitable for children who are able to sit
upright unaided. Due to the suspension
and the tilt chassis, the forces acting on
the transported children are generally
small compared to transporting them in
a child trailer. bacan be retrofitted
with the baby supporters of common
child trailer manufacturers, so that even
smaller children are seated safely and

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comfortably. Likewise, baoers
a mounting adapter for MaxiCosi baby
carriers. If you have doubts about
whether your toddler can already be
transported in ba, please seek the
advice of your pediatrician.
Make sure that your children are
appropriately dressed to temperature
and feel comfortable during the ride.
Before each trip, make sure that you do
not exceed the maximum payload and
the maximum total weight (see section
Permissible loads p.3) .
When using your baon public
roads, be sure to comply with all legal
obligations to be fullfilled.
Using your bain poor visibility or in
the dark requires the use of an approved
lighting system.
Do not make any modifications to your
ba. Use only original replacement
parts and accessories.
All usage and maintenance instructions
described in this operating manual are
part of the intended use.
chike GmbH & Co. KG assumes no
liability or warranty if you use your
bain any other way than its intended
use.

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A
B
BBefore the first ride
Having received your ba, you will
undoubtedly be eager to try it out.
Before you go on public roads with
your ba, however, you should
first become familiar with its driving
characteristics. On the one hand, your
bahas a higher weight than a
common bicycle. On the other hand you
have to get used to sitting on a tricycle,
which nevertheless tilts and thus has
the driving dynamics of a two wheeled
bicycle. Like a bike, you have to balance
your chike in order to not roll over. After
a few minutes you get used to the new
exciting driving experience and will not
want to go back to your old bike.
If your respect the following tips and
guidelines, you will enjoy using your
baand it will greatly simplify your
everyday life!
Please do not make your
first riding attempts on
frequented public roads in
order to avoid endangering yourself
and other road users. Do not
transport children in your ba
until you feel completely safe riding
your ba.
Adjusting the riding
position
The right seating position is crucial for
a fatigue-free and ecient riding. The
seating position of your bais set
up by adjusting the saddle height and
handlebar position. The saddle height is
adjustable by means of a quick-release
seat clamp. To adjust the stem, you need
a suitable Allen key. For stability reasons
a quick-release adjustable stem was not
an option. The various adjustments are
explained in more detail below.
Before riding your ba
, make sure that the quick
release seat clamp and
the bolts of the stem are properly
tightened! Check the tight fit of the
saddle and the handlebars!
Adjusting the saddle position
To properly adjust the height of the
saddle, put the right pedal into its lowest
position, have a seat on the saddle and
place the right heel on the right pedal.
In this position your leg should be fully
stretched. To adjust the saddle height,
you must first loosen the quick release
seat clamp. Then you can move the
saddle to the desired height. Make sure
that the seat post is not pulled out too
far There is a marking on the seat post,
which must not be visible but disappear
inside the seat tube of the frame. If there
is no marking, the seat post must be at
inserted into the seat tube at least 10
centimetres. After adjusting the seat
height, always check the tightness of the
seat post by trying to twist the saddle. If
it twists, the seat post clamp has to be
closed more tightly. If the seat post is
dicult to move in the seat tube when
the quick release is open, first try to

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B
clean the seat post and seat tube. If this
does not solve the problem, do not use
brute force, but contact your dealer.
The seat post must be
inserted at least to the
marking or 10cm into
the seat tube and the quick release
seat clamp must be firmly closed.
Otherwise, the seat post or the seat
tube may break.
Do not attach luggage
racks or panniers to your
seat post or seat tube
as they are not designed for this
purpose and could break in extreme
cases.
Adjusting the
handlebar position
Your bais equipped with an angle-
adjustable stem. By changing the stem
angle, the distance between the saddle
and the handlebar can be adjusted (see
section Stem p.22). The factory-set
handlebar position should suit most
drivers. Not all possible positions are
permissible: adjusting the stem too much
to the front, may cause the handlebars to
collide with the cabin.
After each adjustment
of the handlebars, please
check that they have
enough clearance. Make sure that
the handlebars can be turned to the
left and right limit positions and that
this does not cause the shifter cables
and brake hoses to become pinched,
kinked or stretched!
Learning how to ride
The riding style of barather
corresponds to the balanced riding of a
two-wheeled bicycle than to riding a non
tilting tricycle. For your first tries, it is
best to choose an extensive area without
any obstacles until you learned to master
your basafely.
Starting to ride
When you park your bayou lock
the tilting. This prevents bafrom
tipping over to the right or left hand side
and thus corresponds in function to the
side stand of a common bicycle. Likewise,
the parking brake of the front wheels is
activated. This will prevent bafrom
rolling o on sloping terrain when parked.
To start riding first release the parking
brake (see section Brakes p.17) and the
tilt lock (see section Tilt lock p.18). Make
sure that the tilting is indeed released by
tilting your baa little to the left and
right.
Keep in mind, that your
bacan tilt sideways
and finally fall over if
the tilt mechanism is not locked.
When not riding, always try to hold
your bain an upright, balanced
position. Otherwise higher forces
may be required to restore its
upright position, especially when
loaded.
To start riding,put one pedal in forward
position and place the corresponding
foot onto it. Then push o with the
other foot on the ground, to gain some
speed. Finally put the second foot on the
pedal and accelerate by pedaling. As with
a normal two-wheeled bike you need

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A
B
Before the first ride
a certain speed to balance your ba
. The higher the speed, the easier it will
be to balance. Nevertheless, you should
make your first driving attempts within a
moderate speed range.
Stopping
Keep in mind that batilts
sideways and therefore needs to be
balanced like a two wheeled bicycle. To
stabilize the upright position of your
bawhen stopping put one or both
feet from the pedals and place them
on the ground. If you stop for a long
time, it may be advantageous to block
the tilt mechanism (see section Tilt lock
p.18). To do this, your bamust be
in an upright position. With the tilt lock
engaged, you no longer have to actively
balance your ba. However, be sure
to release the tilt lock before starting to
ride again.
Braking
Your bais equipped with high
quality hydraulic disc brakes. Please
check the correct functioning of the
brakes before each ride. The two front
brakes are operated simultaneously
with the left brake lever, the rear brake
is operated with the right brake lever.
Familiarize yourself with this mapping .
Further information about the braking
system can be found in section Brakes
p.17 and section Braking system p.29.
The braking power of
the disc brakes on your
bamight be much
higher than you are used to from
your previous bicycles. Therefore
please carefully test the brakes of
your babefore the first ride!
Please note that
unfavourable ground
conditions (wetness,
slipperiness, gravel, sand, ...) as
well as high loading can significantly
increase the braking distance!
During the braking process,
the discs and callipers heat
up. Do not touch the hot
parts because this can lead to severe
burns.
Parking
To park your ba, lock the tilt
mechanism (see section Tilt lock p.18)
and engage the parking brake (see
section Brakes p.17). By doing this your
bacan neither fall over nor roll
away. If possible, put your bain a
place where it is protected from rain
and weather. Secure your bawith
a high-quality bicycle lock to achieve the
greatest possible protection against theft.
Parking D
In addition, remove the central
display unit from your ba(see
section Attach and detach the cycle
computer p.23). This prevents the use
of the electric drive by unauthorized
persons and the display unit from being
stolen.
Carrying children C
Your bais designed to carry one
or two children. In order for these to be
transported safely, the following rules
must be observed
–Always buckle up your children
with the supplied seat belt system
(see section Buckling up of the
children p.20).

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B
–Make sure to load your ba
such that it is optimally balanced:
if you only have one child with
you, use the middle seat, with
two children use the right and left
seats. The necessary repositioning
of the seat belt straps is quick and
easy (see section Adjusting the belt
system p.20)
Carrying loads K
The cargo version of your bais
equipped with a load platform that
oers various load attachment options.
Take advantage of these possibilities
and secure the transported objects
against slipping or falling. The shift of
the center of gravity caused by slipping
of the load can lead to critical driving
situations. Store heavy objects as far back
as possible on the transport platform.
When distributing the load, make sure
that your bais balanced as well as
possible.
Riding without
load or children
If you do not carry any loads with
your bathe front wheels are
relatively lightly loaded. As a result, when
cornering fast, your batends to
understeer. In extreme cases, the front
wheels lose grip which can lead to a loss
of control. In the unloaded state, drive
carefully and cautiously approach the
possible cornering speeds.
Passing curbs and stairs
If you push your baover very high
curbs or steps, it may happen that the
lower end of the steering tube hits the
curb. This should absolutely be avoided
as the steering tube is not designed
for such impacts. The more loaded
your ba, the more critical it is.
Common curbs (up to approx. 14cm)
can be easily passed by your ba.
However high curbs at bus and tram
stops as well several steps in a row
(stairs) are more critical. In the latter
case, not only the lower end of the
steering tube but also the down tube
may collide with the upper edge of the
staircase. Therefore, carefully approach
the maximum step height that can be
passed without collision. If you have to
pass very high obstacles, such as stairs
in the hallway, it is helpful to increase
the ground clearance by lifting the rear
wheel.
Never drive hands-free and
always hold the handlebar
with both hands if possible.
Otherwise even small obstacles and
bumps can in extreme cases lead
to a loss of controll and to serious
accidents.
For first owner
Please observe the following measures
in order to enjoy your bafor a long
time.
Preparing the brakes
To ensure that the brand-new brake
pads can take full eect, they must be
initially prepared. For this purpose, some
full emergency braking operations must
be performed. The exact procedure
is described in section Braking system
p.30. Please follow these instructions to
ensure that the maximum braking power
is available in any dangerous situations
right from the start.

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A
B
Before the first ride
Retightening the bolts
Due to the loads and movements
during driving, it may happen that
some screws of your newly assembled
basettle and loosen. Your dealer
will check all bolts within the first
inspection and will retighten them with
the correct torque if necessary. Be
sure to seize this opportunity and have
the inspection documented in your
inspection certificates, p. 42. In later
operation, the screws usually do not
loosen anymore.

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A
B
C
CBefore every ride
Visual and functional
checks
Before each ride take a short time for
a visual and functional checks of your
ba. This will prevent you from using it
in an unsafe condition.
Many parts of your ba
are subject to heavy strains
and wear and tear. Any
kind of cracks, grooves or color
changes in highly stressed areas
indicate that the component is
damaged and should be replaced.
Brake system
Are the brake hoses not pinched or
bent?
Are there no leaks on the brake hoses?
Check the brakes by pressing the brake
levers. Even at full force it should not be
possible to pull the brake levers all the
way to the handlebar! With the brake
levers pulled, the rotation of the wheels
of your bashould be completely
locked! Check this by pulling your ba
forwards and backwards!
Tire pressure
Is the tire pressure of the front and rear
wheels sucient?
Operating your baat
too low tire pressure can
lead to unsafe handling and
may damage the tires of your ba
.
Wheels
Are the front and rear wheels
tightly fixed to the frame?
Are there no cracked or loose spokes?
Are the tires undamaged and have
enough profile?
Seat post
Is the seat post inserted into the
seat tube at least to the mark, or at least
10centimetres?
Is the quick release on the seat tube
suciently tightened such that the saddle
does not rotate when a force is applied?
Stem
Are the screws which fix the angle
of the stem correctly tightened?
Is the stem adjusted in a way that there
is enough clearance for your steering
movements? Check this by turning the
handlebars to the right and left steering
limit (see also section Stem p.22)!
Tilt lock
Do all positions of the tilt-lock grip
shift work properly?

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B
C
Be sure to release the
tilt lock before driving!
Driving with a blocked
tilting mechanism can damage your
baand will lead to uncontrollable
driving behaviour resulting in serious
accidents!
Screw connections
Make sure all screws are properly
tightened. Noise or unusual driving
behaviour may indicate loose screws
.
In the early stage after assembly, it is
possible that screw connections still
loosen. Your dealer will check this
within the first inspection and tighten the
screws to the correct tightening torques
if necessary. Afterwards the screws
should not loosen . If this happens
anyhow, please have the reason checked
by your dealer!
Loosened or insuciently
tightened screws can
damage your baand
cause serious accidents!
Frame and chassis
Make sure that all frame and chassis parts
have no visible damage such as cracks
or bumps! If you notice any damage, let
your dealer check and repair your ba
before using it again.
Damaged components
can suddenly fail during
your ride and thus lead to
serious accidents!
Cabin
Is the fabric of the cabin undamaged?
Is the belt system properly fixed to the
cabin? Do the straps show no signs of
damage or wear?
Loading
The correct loading is a basis for a
comfortable and safe handling. On the
one hand the load securing is important.
On the other hand, care must be taken
to distribute children and loads as even
as possible, so that the badoes not
tilt too much on one side.
A maximum of two
children may be carried.
Children must always be
strapped and wear a bicycle helmet.
The carried children must not be
older than 7 years.
Pay attention to a
symmetrical distribution
of the loads. When
transporting a single child, it should
be strapped in the middle position.
When transporting loads
they must be secured by
straps or the like so that
they remain in place in the case of
extreme driving situations, such as an
emergency braking.